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Why Danny Murphy can't believe reaction to Rangers' Old Firm wins - 'It is crazy'

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Danny Murphy has stuck up for Rangers after their back-to-back wins over Celtic.

Derek McInnes couldn't have hoped for much more from his first two Old Firms in charge at Ibrox.

The Gers came into the Premier Sports Cup encounter on good form and backed it up with a 3-0 win over the Hoops.

There was an expectation that they wouldn't be able to follow that up in the Premiership away at Parkhead.

The Light Blues did exactly that as Ryan Naderi's poachers finish made all the difference.

That hasn't been met by the reaction Murphy expected as he hit out at the Celtic-based reaction.

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There has been so much positivity surrounding their recent run of form.

That has only taken a step up after two wins over their nearest and dearest rivals made it six wins on the bounce.

McInnes has certainly turned the ship around and has the backing of the Bears after a shaky start.

You wouldn't necessarily know how great Rangers were in both games against Celtic as the focus has been on the problems at Parkhead and the struggles of Martin O'Neill.

That continued as Jim White and Simon Jordan discussed exactly that via talkSPORT on Wednesday.

Murphy cut in on their conversation and questioned why the Gers aren't getting more credit.

He said: "It is crazy how the main focus since the Old Firms is all about Celtic struggling and Martin O'Neill.

"There's not much 'Well done Derek McInnes and well done to the job he's doing after a difficult start.' It feels like it gets pushed under the carpet."

Every fan at Ibrox will agree, but they also won't care after two wins over Celtic, and their post-match reaction proved it.

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There has been so much negativity surrounding G51 over the years and most of it has been fair.

Things simply haven't been good enough as Celtic have been given pretty unrivalled runs at the Premiership title for many years.

There is a hope that McInnes can change that and supporters are feeling that.

After the win at Parkhead, the players boarded a coach back to Ibrox before making their own way home.

They were met by a hoards of fans making their joy known as red, white and blue flares filled the air.

Each player was met by a cheer when getting off the coach and every single one of them enjoyed the atmosphere.

That is proof of the unity that currently surrounds Govan.

It is for that exact reason no one will be caring what is being said by national media, McInnes, his players and fans will just be focusing on themselves.

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